Im fully aligned with the V4C values and vision of being a local member who facilitates a meaningful connection with the people of Cowper and truly represents the community in Canberra. Boundaries. Liberal Democrat Simon Chaseling is in second place, Pauline Hansons One Nation candidate Faye Aspiotis is at number four. I have worked in the mental health industry for over 8 years and currently work in Community Engagement at headspace Port Macquarie (National Youth Mental Health Foundation). Former MP Gary Nehl held the seat from 1984 until his retirement in 2001. I have long campaigned for environmental sustainability and real action to address climate change. Labors primary vote ranged from 9.3% in Port Macquarie-Hastings to 17.5% in Nambucca Valley. I would love to see more initiatives that plan for sustainable tourism and development. The seat of Cowper stretches from Coffs Harbour to Port Macquarie and includes the Nambucca Shire. She is from the northern part of the electorate, which might indicate she is less likely to gain ground in the southern part where the National vote is strongest. The National Party is defending three seats. Despite only a brief time campaigning, Oakeshott polled 26.3%, outpolling Labor and reducing the National margin to just 4.6%. We were overtaken by Covid, but still managed to hold 49 Kitchen Table Conversations and created a report that drew together the community ideas and concerns shared. Robert Oakeshott. I mean now Cowper is an electorate with its population concentrated at the far northern and southern . Cowper was the seat of Country Party founder Earle Page, who held the seat for 42 years from 1919 to 1961. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Yet there were recent complaints from people whod received welcome emails from the UAP, in spite of not having signed up. I've lived in the Cowper electorate for 18 years. Oakeshott told Guardian Australia this election was proving different to any other he had seen. Yet when UAPs Cowper how-to-vote card was released this week, sitting member Conaghan appeared in the number three spot. 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What went wrong for Labor? Candidates. I have been a frontline environmental warrior and am committed to supporting legislation which creates a more liveable and sustainable future. . [1], The division was created in 1900 and was one of the original 65 divisions contested at the first federal election. These six towns might reveal some clues, Elections archive: Guides, results, news and more, Marie has been charged with reprehensible crimes. Antony Green is the ABC's Chief Elections Analyst. I will use my skills and experience to make this place we love to call home better and fairer for all who share it with me. I always act with honesty and integrity and expect all politicians to do the same. In the past has worked pro-bono to women's shelters, youth groups and community legal centres. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Our leaders need to be held accountable for their actions, or lack thereof. Ute Schulenberg is a Bellingen-based freelance journalist, Sign up for the Rural Network email newsletter, Join the Rural Network group on Facebook to be part of the community, Election forum walkouts after Craig Kelly labels vaccine mandates an abuse of human rights, Clive Palmers campaign pledge to cap home loan rates utterly irresponsible, experts say. (Victories by a party of government are indicated by thick coloured underlining. With all of the communities of Cowper, I can be the change we need and deserve. How an unprecedented legal outcome led to native title over the sea, Labor set a superannuation trap and Dutton immediatelytook the bait, Small businesses could soon be legally obligated to protect your personal details, The treasurer says super tax changes will not be indexed. I am deeply motivated to represent the people and to advocate the issues that need to be addressed. Lisa Tisdell Journalist I live in Port Macquarie on Birpai Country with my husband Phil Jamieson, frontman of Australian rock band, Grinspoon, and two teenage children, Lyla and Eight. I think many people have lost hope in our system, and this is an area needing improvement. i learned of a website last night called theyvoteforyou.org.au. Woodward was the Labor candidate . The current government has demonstrated a lack of integrity, transparency, compassion and commitment to responsible discourse. Our region has some of the most beautiful beaches, mountains, and national parks in the country. EIGHT is enough - that's how many will stand for the seat of Cowper at the May 18 federal election. Susie, as there is no Liberal candidate if you do want to vote Liberal you are better off putting 1 for the Nationals candidate. Caz Heise (Independent) has a very large following and is a well known. It is named after Sir Charles Cowper, an early Premier of New South Wales.[2]. While you're with us, you can now receive updates straight to your inbox from the Port Macquarie News. Jones believes there is plenty of political discontent in the electorate. Oakeshott contested again in 2019 giving himself more time to campaign and hoping to capitalise of the retirement of sitting National MP Luke Hartsuyker. Independent candidate for Cowper, Caz Heise (centre), with volunteers. I'm Timothy Nott. I decided I needed to get into the very parliament that I had become so disillusioned with. This model is why we still dont have real strategies to tackle so many issues from climate change to equity, equality and accountability. Labor candidate Keith McMullen wants improved access to affordable housing, world-class health services and more secure jobs on the Coffs Coast, as well as better access to TAFE and a rise in the minimum wage. As the start of my recovery from cancer coincided with the onset of Covid-19, I enjoyed the luxury of time to consider the state of the nation, the health and wellbeing of my family and loved ones, and what I wanted to do when I was cancer free. Oakeshott still has a chance of winning this seat. COWPER: AUSTRALIA: AGE DISTRIBUTION Profile. We will email it to you every week as soon as it is released. Read our Privacy Policy. stand for the seat of Cowper at the May 18 federal election. The seat was first held by Francis Clarke of the Protectionist Party, who was defeated by Free Trader Henry Lee in 1903. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Port Macquarie resident Keith McMullen is proud to be preselected as the Labor candidate to contest the seat of Cowper in the federal election. I decided I wanted to be force for change and to use my skills and experience to make this place I love to call home better and fairer for all who share it with me. I know the vast majority of people in Cowper want to live in a community where every individual has the opportunities to be the best versions of themselves, living freely and productively without persecution, prejudice or discrimination. I am a natural organiser and a passionate advocate who leads by example. To make a comment or suggest a change to the election site, pleasecontact us. Labor had given itself a strong chance of winning the seat, and had chosen the Mayor of Coffs Harbour as its candidate, but Labor's chances in the seat disappeared following the Tampa incident. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Cowper candidates at a public forum. That being myself for One Nation, Simon Chaseling for the Liberal Democrats and Josh Fairhall for UAP. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. The reality is the UAP lacks people on the ground to hand out how-to-vote cards, Jones said. The Nationals may improve their primary vote in a few of their seats like this in expense of minor parties and independents losing support or not running. The best chance Labor has of winning Federally is if Caz defeats Pat Conaghan. The mood between candidates was friendly except for the sitting member the National partys Pat Conaghan and the independent Carolyn Caz Heise, with Conaghan repeatedly rolling his eyes and occasionally sniping when Heise answered questions. Voices4Cowper are delighted to present two incredibly talented women seeking community endorsement to run as the Independent for Cowper at the next federal election. Booths have been divided between the five local government areas: Bellingen, Coffs Harbour, Kempsey, Nambucca and Port Macquarie. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. THE Nationals hold the seat of Cowper with just a 4.6 per cent margin, despite it being a Nationals stronghold since 1983. Oakeshott is again contesting Cowper and will be helped in 2019 by running a longer campaign, by the general swing against the government, and by the retirement of sitting National MP Luke Hartsuyker. Im too far away from Nicholls to say who is likely to prevail between Priestley and the two Coalition candidates. As such I have developed multiple language skills, and the ability to adapt to different situations and people. Its great to know that local democracy has won in the end.. He is experienced in the corporate world, starting as a journalist in Sydney, working in regional Australia and Canberra before taking on senior roles in marketing, corporate affairs and management consulting in Australia and overseas. It has usually been a fairly safe National Party seat, and became more so when its more urbanised area (including Page's hometown of Grafton) was shifted to the newly created Division of Page in 1984. cancelling the Election for District No. Page served briefly as Australia's 11th Prime Minister in 1939 between the death of Joe Lyons and the election of Robert Menzies as United Australia Party leader. On the mid-north coast of NSW, Cowper covers 7,296 sq.km and runs from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour, including Kempsey, South West Rocks, Bellingen and Dorrigo in between. Another seat where the incumbent National MP could increase his primary vote and likely increase his margin solidly based on the fact this could again become the traditional NAT vs ALP it usually is. A redistribution shifted the seat south at the 2016 election, and former independent MP Rob Oakeshott, who previously represented Lyne to the south, contested Cowper and came within 5% of defeating Hartsuyker. Between 2008 and 2013 Cowper was the National Party's only north coast seat, Page and Richmond being held by Labor, Lyne by Independent Rob Oakeshott, and the lower north coast seat of Paterson by the Liberal Party. Following the declaration of the candidates, Ms Tait conducted a random draw to determine the positions on the ballot paper. Labor had given itself a strong chance of winning the seat, and had chosen the Mayor of Coffs Harbour as its candidate, but Labor's chances in the seat disappeared following the Tampa incident. According to Fairhall, UAP recently tripled its billboard advertising. It didn't help as Oakeshott's vote fell and new National candidate Pat Conaghan had no difficulty being elected. This campaigns only major funding commitment to date appears to be a $27.5m announcement by Conaghan and the Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie in April, for Southern Cross University to complete stage 2 of its health services precinct. Sign up to receive Guardian Australias fortnightly Rural Network email newsletter. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. A lively campaign is shaping up in the New South Wales mid-north coast electorate of Cowper, with a revealing candidates forum in Bellingen, preferencing games under way, a popular Voices for independent candidate, and an explanation of those United Australia partys interest rate billboards. The primary vote for the independents ranged from 19.3% in Kempsey to 31.9% in Port Macquarie-Hastings. Is your campaign being backed and/or funded by Simon Holmes A Court. I was at the National Press Club when Clive announced his plans apparently it is possible for the government to reassert control of interest rates under the constitution, he claims. Tell us about yourself - what skills and experience do you bring to the role. Gotten the Coffs bypass done / or even actually started? He rolled his eyes, he fidgeted, he appeared to really loathe Caz it wasnt cool at all, he must be feeling really threatened, she said. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Gotten the MidNorth any significant new investment out of the biggest govt. Tell us about yourself, what skills and experience do you bring to the role? With cost of living and affordable housing major issues in the electorate, Mr Conaghan has highlighted the Prime Minister's recent announcement of first home buyers . McMullen is a Port Macquarie born local. NAT hold with a 3-4% swing on the TCC basis (59-41\60-40), One thing few have mentioned is that the nationals will gain a great deal in this election in terms of their role in the coalition. My point is that it looks like a contest and shouldnt be taken for granted. Page refused to serve in a government led by Lyons deputy Robert Menzies, but the Country Party rebelled and replaced Page with a new leader. Since 1984, federal electoral division boundaries in Australia have been determined at redistributions by a redistribution committee appointed by the Australian Electoral Commission. With cost of living and affordable housing major issues in the electorate, Mr Conaghan has highlighted the Prime Ministers recent announcement of first home buyers being able to access their superannuation to buy a house. Do you pick up and read a free newspaper that has been thrown on your front lawn. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Newcastle Herald app. With support for major parties at historic lows, United Australia and a teal independent see opportunity in the coastal NSW electorate. ** Connor Traut 7661 Silver Street Buena Park, CA 9062 Ph: (714) 747-6766 Email: connor@trautgroup.com Website: www.connortraut.com Council Member, City of Buena Park, District 5 Has has 25 years experience working as an Environmental Scientist within the development approval system. It facilitates trust and empowers others to get involved in the process. Assessment document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); SUBSCRIBE for our FREE copy of the PAPER each week! In Page, momentum seems to be with the Teal Independent. Mandy Nolan for The Greens had 17,941 first . In 2016 Oakeshott made a late entry to the race for Cowper, his base of Port Macquarie having been transferred from Lyne to Cowper. Replaced by Emily Suvaal, Khal Asfour and Stephen Lawrence. Fairhall said that in Cowper, the sitting member will be last on preference guidelines. In the nation's most populous electorate of Cowper we have seven candidates to choose from in the House of Representatives - but the drums from the pundits are predicting a two-horse race . In play if Oakeshott runs again (3rd time is the charm) but otherwise the Nats should hold. TheVoices4Cowpersteering committee came together in 2019 to generate community ownership of political dialogue by using Kitchen Table Conversations to gather community concerns and ideas and place these at the centre of the political process. Pre-covid, I was an integral part of the Reclaim the Night committee and event emcee. One new requirement was that an "inspector of elections" be appointed to run . Lobby group releases coastal engineer's breakwall report, Wauchope teenager convicted and disqualified from driving for 'drag racing', Port News reader poll: time for you to do the talking, The three factors that helped create Tamworth family's Run Fest Port Macquarie tradition, 'Significant investment': bowling club showcases upgrade plan, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. He added that the Great Koala National Park is one of the exciting initiatives the Greens are supporting to grow jobs in Cowper. The governments current plan to get to Net Zero by 2050 isnt good enough. Antony Green is the ABC's Chief Elections Analyst. A vigorous campaign has also been mounted by the independent in Wannon. 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